Wounds, cuts and grazes
Minor wounds like cuts and grazes can usually be treated without medical attention. Find out more on how to keep them clean and prevent infection.
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Chronic wounds
Chronic wounds take a long time to heal. They can be painful and may cause serious complications. Read about why they happen and how to treat them.
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Caring for sutures
Sutures need proper care to help wounds heal and reduce scarring. They hold a wound closed and are removed or dissolve after it has healed.
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Mouth and tongue cuts
Cuts to the mouth and tongue can happen after a fall or knock to the head. Most are minor and heal on their own, but some may need medical treatment.
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Staph infections
Staphylococcus bacteria cause many different types if infection. Learn about different kinds of staph infection, and how to prevent and treat them.
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Bacterial infections
Bacterial infections can affect many parts of your body. Find out about bacterial infections, how they are treated and how to stop them spreading.
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Staph skin infection
Staph skin infections include cellulitis and impetigo. Find out how to prevent staph skin infections, how they're treated, and when to get help.
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Group A streptococcal infection
Group A streptococcal (GAS) infection is a bacterial infection. Find out about the symptoms and treatment for GAS infection, and how to prevent it.
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Ear infection
Ear infections are common but usually go away on their own. Learn about types of ear infections, symptoms in adults and children and prevention.
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Tapeworm infection
Tapeworm infections happen when you drink contaminated water or eat undercooked meat from infected animals. Learn about symptoms and treatments here.
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